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12 funders with a record of paying for “esteem”
Where the money went
The Mass Mentoring PartnershipBoston, MACharity · may take applications
142 matching grants · $4.2M · through 2024Largest: $72,154 to BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS INC — to start or expand youth mentoring programs according to current best practices and for purposes including advancing academic performance, self-esteem, social competence and workfo…
Geneva Foundation of Presbyterian HomesSkokie, ILCharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $8.6M · through 2023Largest: $2.0M to WESTMINSTER PLACE — the fellowship fund ensures no resident will be asked to leave the community due to inability to pay. the residents receive medical and supportive services to maintain their securi…
Largest: $15,000 to SELF ESTEEM BOSTON EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE INC — self-esteem education and support programs
Largest: $250,000 to REACH WESTERN CT — to assist in their mission of youth development and self-esteem enhancement
Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'LHighland, ILCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $103,180 · through 2024Largest: $39,419 to LOCAL SCHOOLS STUDENTS & YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS — to fund and/or operate programs that foster our youth's educatioin, self-esteem, and life skills
Largest: $25,000 to NOTICEABILITY INC — helps students with dyslexia identify their unique strengths and build self-esteem
Largest: $10,000 to SELF ESTEEM BOSTON EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE — self esteem online program development: pioneer valley
Largest: $40.0M to NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION — the mission of the trust shall be to support those individuals and organizations who lift up jesus in word and deed including teaching his principles and furthering the gospel of j…
Largest: $10,000 to CLUB ESTEEM INC — program/operating support
Largest: $15,000 to TRUE FRIENDS — enhance independence & self-esteem for those with disabilities.
Largest: $200,000 to TEEN ESTEEM — general operating support
Communities Foundation of TexasDallas, TXCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $39,452 · through 2024Largest: $11,511 to CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR SELF-ESTEEM INC — this grant is designated for general support.
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →